Once upon a time, there was a relativley large divide between large and small-core Intel-based Chromebooks. Up to just a couple years ago, small-core Intel devices with Braswell or Apollo Lake chips were really hard to recommend to just about anyone. With cheap build quality, cheap … [Read more...] about Seriously, affordable Chromebooks are getting really good [VIDEO]
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The Chrome Cast 117: Google enters the retail space in New York City
This week on The Chrome Cast, we open the show by explaining a bit about our new, upcoming series simply called Upstream. With audience-submitted questions and expert-driven answers, we hope Upstream will turn into a place for all our readers to get interesting, insightful answers to things that … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 117: Google enters the retail space in New York City
Another Zero-Day exploit: Time to update your Chrome browser
Just a week ago, Google rolled out an incremental update to the Chrome Desktop browser that contained a variety of crucial security updates. In that update, the Chrome developer team revealed that one of the vulnerabilities had been actively exploited in the wild. When this happens, it is referred … [Read more...] about Another Zero-Day exploit: Time to update your Chrome browser
This upcoming Chrome OS feature puts Virtual Desks front and center
Google has put quite a bit of work into Virtual Desks for Chromebooks and it seems they are keen in making sure you know all about it. An upcoming addition internally being referred to as the 'Bento Bar' - first spotted by Android Police - looks to be bringing the Virtual Desk interface more inline … [Read more...] about This upcoming Chrome OS feature puts Virtual Desks front and center
You’ll soon be able to create one unified PDF from multiple page scans on your Chromebook
Ever since the scan app launched for Chromebooks back in February, it's been fairly bare bones. You can scan a single page and store it for later either locally or in your Google Drive via the Files app. From there, you can share it with a recipient. A new Chromium repository commit discovered by … [Read more...] about You’ll soon be able to create one unified PDF from multiple page scans on your Chromebook
Google Meet improves hand-raising including a new icon, automatic lowering, and more
Over the next two weeks for Rapid Release domains (about a month for Scheduled Release domains) Google is rolling out a new set of improvements to Google Meet's hand raising feature that make it more user-friendly and functional. In addition to a new visual icon and animation which can be seen … [Read more...] about Google Meet improves hand-raising including a new icon, automatic lowering, and more
[U] Nvidia is rolling out the Google TV ‘Discover’ home screen to most Shield TV owners
Update 6/18/21: We mentioned that the Discover tab from Google TV was now rolling out to Shield TV owners, but this is actually the entire Discover home UI including content recommendations. Users in Italy and Spain will not receive the Discover tab, but they will receive content recommendations via … [Read more...] about [U] Nvidia is rolling out the Google TV ‘Discover’ home screen to most Shield TV owners
Chrome OS is set to get a mobile hotspot feature for LTE Chromebooks
Though they aren't sold in incredibly high numbers, there are Chromebooks available with LTE on-board and they provide a great solution to many users who need connectivity on the go. The number of LTE-enabled Chromebooks is only on the way up, so some of the features users expect from wireless … [Read more...] about Chrome OS is set to get a mobile hotspot feature for LTE Chromebooks
Get a free Chromecast with Google TV and Google Wifi for canceling your Fiber TV plan
Last year, Google decided to begin phasing out its Fiber TV cable service as it continued to prioritize its gigabit internet. Fiber TV is basically live television delivered over "internet that was built for it", but it won't be around for much longer. Today, Google began giving away free … [Read more...] about Get a free Chromecast with Google TV and Google Wifi for canceling your Fiber TV plan
Chrome is finally adding social media options to its new share menu
The Chrome Browser's new share menu that appears in the Omnibox is gaining a new trick - social sharing. While Chrome the share sheet in Chrome OS has already begun to implement these share destinations - things like Twitter, Facebook, and more based on what applications or web apps you have … [Read more...] about Chrome is finally adding social media options to its new share menu
Better web support is coming for folding devices like the Pixel Fold via DevicePosture API
There's no doubt that more foldable phones, tablets and laptops are coming. With companies like Samsung, Motorola and Huawei blazing the trail, folding, personal electronic devices seem to be part of the future one way or another. After all, once these types of devices are a bit more sturdy, … [Read more...] about Better web support is coming for folding devices like the Pixel Fold via DevicePosture API
Say hello to the first-ever Google Store in NYC
Today is the big day! Google has just opened the doors to its first-ever retail location in the midtown neighborhood of Chelsea right in the heart of Manhattan. Technically, this isn't Google's first run at a physical location but past endeavors were made up of temporary "pop-up" stores that … [Read more...] about Say hello to the first-ever Google Store in NYC
